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Bartlett Lee
Kassabaum has worked as a full time professional artist
for over 38 years. He is a self taught artist and enjoys
working in many different mediums including watercolor,
gouache, acrylic, graphite and color pencil, and mixed
media. He has 99 of his original works in print and now
prints all of his own art using lightfast permanent In
his gallery there is a large selection of framed art
(over 200) for the home or
business. His work is mainly of rural landscapes,
wildlife, and local scenes, but he also loves different
projects as a change of pace. The artist offers
custom museum conservation
framing as well as commission work and
special projects for companies and individuals. These
special projects include framed prints of his work with
special or personalized added drawings (remarques) and
wording that can be used for incentive awards or
retirement and personal gifts.
A dedicated and accomplished artist, Bart Kassabaum’s
work has been recognized for many achievements and
awards. He has had three direct purchase awards and two
commissions by the state of Illinois, had his art
presented to three Illinois governors, and has won four
Illinois Duck Stamp competitions for the state hunting
stamp in 1980, 1983, 1985, and 1987. Bart’s patriotic
art, “No Free In Freedom”, featuring World War Two
veterans Charles H. Kassabaum, his father, and pilot
John C. Dove, was featured in his design for the country
music CD by Derik Schumacher out of Nashville in 2005.
The art of Bartlett Lee Kassabaum has raised over
$150,000 for different charitable causes during his
career.
B. L. Kassabaum Artist’s Gallery is open 10 a.m. – 5
p.m. Thursday through Saturday, or by appointment,
anytime on the internet. The Artist’s Gallery will ship
your purchased prints framed or unframed. All prints are
shipped flat. Bart Kassabaum can be reached by calling
(815) 872-7081 or by e-mail at blkassart@frontier.com. |
